Systematix

We are Systematix and we are currently looking for a Senior Database Administrator for our client.

ABOUT THE PROJECT:
Our client is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to support enterprise-scale cloud and data modernization initiatives within a large public sector environment. The role focuses on database architecture, administration, optimization, migration, security, and operational support across mission-critical platforms and cloud-based data services.

The successful candidate will act as a senior technical resource responsible for database design, performance tuning, capacity planning, backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and cloud database operations. The role supports structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data solutions across Azure-based platforms while ensuring compliance with public sector governance and security requirements.

ABOUT THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop data pipelines from source systems to end-user solutions
• Optimize and maintain enterprise data pipelines and database environments
• Create logical and physical database designs for OLTP, analytical, and cloud workloads
• Administer database management systems including installation, migration, upgrades, backup, recovery, and performance tuning
• Support Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
• Manage Azure Storage, Azure Data Lake, Data Warehouse, Data Lakehouse, Databricks, and Azure Data Factory environments
• Perform capacity planning, growth forecasting, lifecycle management, and operational optimization
• Design and support High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies
• Support structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data ingestion and provisioning
• Implement DataOps monitoring, alerting, automation, and operational tuning practices
• Research and implement cybersecurity vulnerability remediation activities
• Support incident, change, and configuration management processes
• Collaborate with infrastructure, security, application, and data teams
• Provide technical leadership, mentoring, and operational guidance
• Support knowledge transfer, documentation, and operational readiness activities

REQUIREMENTS:
Must-have:

• 7–10+ years of Database Administration experience supporting enterprise-scale database systems
• Proven expertise administering Azure PaaS and IaaS database platforms
• Experience with Azure SQL Database, Azure SQL Managed Instance, and SQL Server on Azure Virtual Machines
• Experience with Azure Storage, Azure Data Lake, Databricks Lakehouse, and Azure Data Factory
• Strong database design expertise including logical and physical data modeling
• Experience with schema optimization, normalization, denormalization, and partitioning strategies
• Experience designing multi-tenant database architectures
• Advanced database performance tuning and troubleshooting
• Expertise in query optimization, indexing strategies, Query Store analysis, wait statistics review, IO analysis, and TempDB optimization
• Experience implementing Azure authentication, Azure AD integration, RBAC, encryption, TDE, and key management
• Experience supporting HA/DR environments and backup/recovery strategies
• Strong experience with incident, change, and configuration management
• Knowledge of PHIPA compliance, audit standards, and data classification requirements
• Strong analytical, communication, troubleshooting, and stakeholder management skills

Nice-to-have:

• Experience with distributed database systems and NoSQL platforms
• Experience with middleware and gateways
• Experience with Data Warehouse and Data Mart solutions
• Experience with Oracle technologies, Data Guard, WebLogic, OEM Grid Control, and eBusiness Suite
• Knowledge of Information Management principles and practices
• Experience with CASE tools
• Experience with AWS, Azure, and GCP cloud data services
• Public sector and Ontario Public Service experience
• Experience supporting Data Lakehouse architectures and emerging cloud-native technologies

KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER:

• Provide ongoing knowledge transfer to project teams and operational support staff
• Document database administration, architecture, optimization, and operational procedures
• Support transition planning and operational sustainability activities

ABOUT THE ROLE:
Location: Onsite – 222 Jarvis St., Toronto, Ontario OR 49 Place d'Armes, Kingston, Ontario
Duration: June 15, 2026 – October 5, 2027
Work Hours: 7.25 hours/day, Monday to Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM
Security Clearance: CRJMC

PAY DISCLOSURE:
The average hourly pay range for this field is as follows:

• Junior: $72–$80/hr
• Intermediate: $80–$85/hr
• Senior: $85–$88.88/hr

Compensation is commensurate with these standards; exceptions may apply based on experience, Azure cloud expertise, database architecture experience, DataOps expertise, certifications, and market conditions.

AI DISCLOSURE:
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) or other automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process. No automated tools make hiring decisions.

APPLY NOW:
If you are interested in finding out more, please contact us or submit your resume. Or, if you know someone who meets these qualifications, please forward this assignment.

ABOUT SYSTEMATIX:
Systematix is one of Canada's largest privately-owned National Consulting and Resourcing firms.

Systematix is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Systematix. Solution Focused. People Driven.
 

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